Solis SL 70 Espresso Machine

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Solis SL 70 Espresso Machine. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Coffee & Espresso Makers for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Coffee & Espresso Makers the Solis SL 70 Espresso Machine is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Great machine but no longer made. Did Solis go under?

The repair person said it would take an hour to fix. He's had the machine 3 weeks! Don't buy from espressoparts.com. We are still waiting for the machine. Not happy having to buy our latte's.

Makes great espresso, good steaming! I really like this machine. It's a bit complicated in the way we have to make the latte - but now that we realized it was broken that may have been the issue. I look forward to getting it back

One year later I need a new machine.

I used the reviews on this site and others to choose my machine last year. The Solis SL70 had consistently good reviews and it fit more with my budget. My experience in this past year is that the machine does have the strengths listed by other...

Terrific entry level machine with a mega-steamer for the milk-based drink fan. But has price risen too high?

Sorry for probably the most tardy review in coffeegeek history. This one is a few years late, but I felt I should share my experience.

The SL-70 is extremely easy to use. It was a step up from a Krups toy machine and allowed a bit of the barista experience to be enjoyed, especially with a non-pressurized filter. The machine has the ability to produce decent espresso shots. With the...

The 53mm non-commercial portafilter is a drawback. I had to repair switches twice on this machine, with the second time upgrading to the commercial switch panel. The repair was easy and I was able to do it myself with only the parts cost coming out...

Be sure if you buy this machine to insist they replace it within the warranty period if it doesn't work. If it does work, I defer to the excellent re

As my daughter's machine, identical to mine except that hers worked and mine never did, makes very good coffee, including straight shots, the true test, then I'm going to stick with the new Solis Crema 70 they are sending me, and use the...

Actually, my review sounds more negative than it is. The review I found on this site gave me information on how to better use my Solis Crema 70. SOME MACHINES HAVE DEFECTS, and I seem to have received one of them. The review by the engineer...

The steamer on my machine did not work properly, and I wasted my 30 day warrantee time from the company I bought it from trying this and that with the Solis rep, who is sweet as sweet can be (Josie). I'm saying it here for all to see: JOSIE IS AN ANGEL

Best-in-class steaming makes this unit a compelling value.

I've used this machine for a couple lattes every morning for a little more than a year, with the occasional guest coming over. This machine is legit, and I haven't yet experienced the reliability problems some people mention.

Possibly the best value in espresso under $1000. Real espresso and unbelievable steam power

A few flaws out of the box -- pressurized baskets and 53mm size. And it's ugly compared to the competition

Don't buy this machine, it doesn't last!

Good steaming, good espresso, however the machine died in 1.5 years. I don't think that is value for the money. When paying over 300.00 I expect the machine to last a lot longer. It just about electrocuted me yesterday after slowing down to a...

Good steaming, good espresso, however the machine died in 1.5 years. I don't think that is value for the money. When paying over 300.00 I expect the machine to last a lot longer. It just about electrocuted me yesterday after slowing down to a...

Machine died in 1.5 years what else can I say.... I don't think that is value for the money. When paying over 300.00 I expect the machine to last a lot longer. It just about electrocuted me yesterday after slowing down to a trickle the last two...

I'd look for a machine that has better construction and a longer warranty. A $300 machine shouldn't simply die in three years.

This was my first espresso machine and I bought it after doing a lot of research. I did enjoy it while it lasted. It looks very attractive, is easy to use and makes decent espresso. I enjoyed using the steam wand for hot water and heating up cider and...